My Easy Chicken Ala King is one of my most treasured recipes, and I’m so happy to share it with you today. It’s the kind of dish that brings everyone to the table with smiles on their faces, and it comes together faster than you might think!
What makes this recipe truly special is how the butter, tender chicken, and earthy mushrooms come together in the most delicious cream sauce, all thickened with just a touch of flour. The secret is letting each ingredient shine—the butter gets golden and fragrant, the mushrooms release their wonderful flavor, and everything melds into pure comfort.
I’ve made this dish countless times for my family gatherings, and it never fails to remind us why we love cooking together. There’s something about serving a warm, creamy chicken dish that makes everyone feel loved and cared for, and that’s what cooking is all about to me.
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My Easy Chicken Ala King
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Butter
- 1.5 pound Chicken
- 0.5 pound Mushrooms
- 6 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 0.25 ounce Dry
- 1 cup Cream
- 9 ounce Peas
- 2 ounce Black Pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat.
- Saute the chicken and mushrooms for 5-6 minutes, or until no pink remains in the chicken.
- Remove the chicken and mushrooms from the skillet; discard the pan juices.
- Add the remaining butter, flour, salt, and pepper to the skillet; cook, whisking constantly, until the butter melts.
- Slowly add the chicken broth and cream; bring to a boil, whisking until smooth and thickened.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, return the chicken and mushrooms to the skillet; add the peas and pimientos.
- Simmer until heated through, stirring constantly.
- Serve immediately.
